July 2010

Billy Pope heads the newly formed Oklahoma Uniform Codes Commision. Until space can be found for the new state agency they will be housed with the Oklahoma Constrution Industries Board. PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

An unfinished overpass on I-35 makes for peculiar site in Norman. Construction equipment on the west side of the interestate shows promise that someday that this will be more than just a bridge to nowhere. PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

This International Ford Retractable Club meets this week at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Meridian. Members of the IFRC own Ford hard top convertiables made from 1957 to 1959, such as this '57 Skyline owned by Jeff Casper of Lincoln, NB. -PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett answered reporters’ questions following a groundbreaking ceremony for the Outlet Shoppes in Oklahoma City. The groundbreaking ceremony was originally set to take place in 2008 but was stalled by an economic downturn. –PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

Children from the Dreamland Daycare have found a way to beat the heat by playing in a water fountain. During the summer months the fountain is like an oasis in Bricktown and is located on the west side of The Melting Pot restaurant. –PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

Doug Macon, owner of Macon Stationary, shows off one their newest products, a 22,000 volt stun gun. In addition to office and bank supplies Macon has begun to carry an assortment of self defense devices including pepper spray and pen knives. –PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

David Storch, CEO of AAR, shakers hands with Rep. Tom Cole, right, while Mayor Mick Cornett applauds after the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new corporate and general aviation facility at Will Rogers World Airport. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH

David Storch, CEO of AAR, shakers hands with Rep. Tom Cole, right, while Mayor Mick Cornett applauds after the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new corporate and general aviation facility at Will Rogers World Airport. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH